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http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13895Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:31:51 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsVIDEO: Mel Brooks@SCAIn 2009, legendary comedian Mel Brooks recieved the Jack Oakie and Victoria Horne Oakie Masters in Comedy Award. Video in Link.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13902
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13902Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:21:21 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Vibrancy StudiosTechnology has changed everything. From preproduction, to production to post-production to distribution. From video game design to education to architecture. Trojans Steven Corrigan Fine&nbsp; and Marcus Yves Garfinkle are two young businessmen riding the digital wave by founding Vibrancy Studios, known as the Creative Studio of the Digital Generation.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13856
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13856Mon, 04 Nov 2013 10:55:11 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsBryan Singer Honored at SCAThis year filmmaker Bryan Singer added his name to the list of Hollywood icons who, over the years, have helped build the programs and facilities of the School of Cinematic Arts. In February, Singer named The Bryan Singer Division of Critical Studies with a $5 million gift to the division from which in graduated in 1989. On October 13th the School dedicated the new division with an event that included a Q and A with Singer, a reception and a screening of <em>The Usual Suspects, </em>his 1995 mystery/thriller that is considered a landmark American film<em>.</em>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13842
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13842Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:41:50 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Priyanka KumarUSC School of Cinematic Arts alum Priyanka Kumar &lsquo;99 is best known to students for her documentary work on the film <em>The Song of the Little Road.</em> In 2013, Kumar is making the transition to novelist with her debut novel <u>Take Wing and Fly Here.</u>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13841
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13841Mon, 14 Oct 2013 12:06:29 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsTracy Fullerton Honored at IndieCadeThe pioneering work of USC School of Cinematic Arts Professor Tracy Fullerton was celebrated this week at the Red Carpet awards for IndieCade 2013. The annual celebration of the year&rsquo;s top independent video games&mdash;the largest in the country&mdash;kicked off by honoring the best in visual design, gameplay, storytelling, interactivity and more with a ceremony at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in downtown Los Angeles.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13830
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13830Mon, 07 Oct 2013 10:45:52 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsCharles Swartz Honored at SCACharles Swartz enrolled in the master&rsquo;s program in the cinema school in nineteen sixty two because he loved movies. During those two years he fell in love with fellow student Stephanie Rothman, who later became his wife. He also became enamored with the technology of cinema.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13810
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13810Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:08:36 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsInteracting with AutismOn Saturday, September 28th, the website is celebrating its launch with an event at the SCA&rsquo;s new Interactive Media Building. Starting at 10 AM, the event will feature Interacting with Autism&rsquo;s executive producers and SCA faculty members Mark Jonathan Harris and Marsha Kinder moderating a series of panel discussions around autism. The event is free to attend and open to any interested parties.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13790
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13790Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:56:29 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsHenry Jenkins joins Peabody Awards Committee<p dir="ltr">
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http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13788Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:05:39 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsGilligan @ SCAWhen Writer/Producer Vince Gilligan visited the School of Cinematic Arts on September 10th, the conversation focused on his journey as a writer, his time on the <em>X-Files</em> and the similarities between modern television and the studio system in the 1930s. Gilligan also discussed the topic that has been leading watercooler conversations for weeks now: How and why his hit show <em>Breaking Bad </em>will end in three episodes. Gilligan told the capacity crowd that he felt fans and critics were reading too much into his motives regarding the demise or survival of lead character Walter White.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13778
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13778Fri, 13 Sep 2013 11:05:54 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Jeremy KaganProfessor Jeremy Kagan is known for his unique and passionate approach to directing and teaching. His new book <u>My Death: A Personal Guidebook</u> tackles a near death experience (or NDE), which shaped Kagan&rsquo;s approach to life, film and teaching forever.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13771
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13771Thu, 26 Sep 2013 14:31:07 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsJason Squire teaches at Beijing Film AcademyOver the summer, Associate Professor of Practice Jason E. Squire was in Beijing for nearly three weeks at the invitation of Beijing Film Academy.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13741
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13741Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:42:42 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsLynton joins BoardThe School of Cinematic Arts is pleased to announce that Michael Lynton, CEO of Sony Entertainment, Inc., is joining the SCA&rsquo;s Board of Councilors. Lynton will other luminaries like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas in leading the school&rsquo;s planning and development, as well as supporting its fundraising efforts.&nbsp;http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13740
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13740Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:46:32 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC’s School of Cinematic Arts #1<style type="text/css">
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http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13685Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:24:35 PDTUSC School of Cinematic Arts2013 Emmy Noms<em>Congrats to all of our Emmy Nominees from the School of Cinematic Arts.&nbsp;</em>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13678
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13678Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:29:17 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsStudent-Created PSAs to DebutUSC School of Cinematic Arts students have created public service announcements (PSAs) targeting urban violence, veterans&rsquo; issues and youth Internet safety that will premiere later this week on CBS 2 (KCBS-TV) and KCAL 9 (KCAL-TV). The three PSAs were developed and directed by students in the USC School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; Media Institute for Social Change (MISC) in collaboration with the television stations.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13657
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13657Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:02:49 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsVIDEO: Fruitvale Station Crew @ SCAOn Friday, June 28th, six of the fourteen Trojans who worked on the film Fruitvale Station<em> </em>came home to USC to screen the film and participate in a Q and A with current students.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13653
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13653Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:32:41 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsAnything But DespicableThose who are still on campus this summer were treated to a 3D, advance screening of the much-anticipated <em>Despicable Me 2, </em>as well as a Q&amp;A with the film&rsquo;s writers Cinco Paul, MFA Writing &rsquo;93, and Ken Duario. Moderated by SCA Director of Programming Alex Ago, the two discussed their methods for collaborating, creating accessible comedies and working with the film&rsquo;s actors and animators to further the script.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13649
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13649Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:53:49 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsRecent Graduate Wins Student Academy AwardFor many Production students, making it to the Oscars is a lifelong ambition. One team of SCA students got a head start by qualifying for the Student Academy Awards, which recognizes outstanding, student-created work before they have finished school. At this year&rsquo;s 40th Student Academy Awards, MFA Production alum David Aristizabal, who graduated in 2012, was awarded first place for his documentary <em>A Second Chance</em>, which explores and pays tribute to service dogs that help support war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13647
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13647Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:29:44 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsiMAP Student Earns Intel Ph.D. FellowshipWhen you go to a concert, the audience reacts to the music; however, iMAP Ph.D. candidate Joshua McVeigh-Schultz&rsquo; dissertation reverses this process and demonstrates the ways in which technology itself can respond and adapt to the audience. McVeigh-Schultz&rsquo; innovation was recently recognized by technology giant Intel, which awarded him with a highly competitive Intel Ph.D. Fellowship to support his work.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13643
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13643Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:45:26 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsIndustry Giants “Interact” within SCA’s New BuildingImagine the entertainment landscape of the future. What does it look like?&nbsp; On June 12, three of the most influential thinkers in entertainment media, filmmakers George Lucas and Steven Spielberg and Don Mattrick, the President of Microsoft&rsquo;s Interactive Entertainment Business, tackled this question at an event hosted by the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA).http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13638
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13638Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:26:35 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsVIDEO: Brooks & Moss @ SCAOn April 11<sup>th</sup>, directors James L. Brooks and Larry Moss were invited to teach a master class. The sold-out event was hosted by Comedy@SCA, the School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; academic pathway for the study of comedy in theory and practice.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13635
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13635Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:41:50 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsWhen Big Leaguers go DIYWith credits to his name like Marvel&rsquo;s <em>The Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer </em>and <em>Toy Story, </em>Writer/Director Joss Whedon has earned his keep as one of Hollywood&rsquo;s most sought after talent. However, the filmmaking process for Whedon&rsquo;s newest film, <em>Much Ado About Nothing, </em>doesn&rsquo;t seem too different from that of School of Cinematic Arts students&rsquo; approach. Whedon took on the adaptation of the Shakespeare play like a DIY passion project, employing money-saving techniques that students are known for.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13618
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13618Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:49:16 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsRedefining Animation @ SCAThe USC School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; John C. Hench Division of Animation &amp; Digital Arts (Hench-DADA) will host the 25<sup>th</sup>Annual Conference for the Society of Animation Studies (SAS) titled <em>Redefining Animation</em>. The event invites scholars, researchers and artists to present, address and critique the expanding art form across disparate media and to contribute their papers, ideas and observations to engage a variety of topics in the ever-evolving field of animation and digital arts. <em>Redefining Animation </em>will take place at USC from June 23-27.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13613
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13613Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:56:25 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsTrojans Get “The Spirit of the Marathon”Running culture has become an international phenomenon, with people from around the globe gathering at various locations for scenic, challenging short races and marathons.&nbsp; Seven years ago, SCA alum Jon Dunham changed the face of documentary distribution by creating a one-day event screening for the running community to showcase his documentary <em>Spirit of the Marathon.</em> On June 12th, the sequel <em>The Spirit of the Marathon II</em> will once again be the feature at a one-day screening event. Through Fathom Events, the new film will screen on over 600 movie theatres across the United States.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13610
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13610Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:15:57 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Welcomes New DivisionThe USC School of Cinematic Arts is adding a division designed to study cutting-edge digital technology. The new&nbsp;<strong>Media Arts + Practice Division (MAP)</strong>&nbsp;will focus on emerging forms of storytelling and use of the moving image in diverse vocations and academic spheres. The Media Arts + Practice Division will offer Bachelor of Arts and Ph.D. degrees.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13597
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13597Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:17 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Tadious OdissuThe School of Cinematic Arts houses a diverse body of students, each offering a unique background and point of view that they in turn bring to their work. For Ethiopian Tadious Odissu, his international upbringing would play a significant role in the stories he wanted to tell as a filmmaker.<br />
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Recently, MFA Production graduate Tadious Odissu sat down with SCA to discuss his film, <em>What to Bring to America, </em>his experiences as a refugee from Ethiopia to his journey to SCA and how passion is the driving force behind getting a filmmaker&rsquo;s story told.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13590
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13590Wed, 22 May 2013 15:18:04 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsAlum in JeopardyHannah Spector had been trying to get on <em>Jeopardy!</em> for 10 years. Here she was with a slim lead heading into the final round, and host Alex Trebek reveals the deciding subject to be &ldquo;70s Blockbusters.&rdquo; It&#39;s a movie category and she got her graduate degree from the USC School of Cinematic Arts in 2003.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13589
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13589Tue, 21 May 2013 13:21:38 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsIMGD Announces New MinorsAs the marketplace for videogames continues to expand, the demands put on game developers continue to grow and change. Today’s video game professionals need to be skilled in areas as diverse as audio design, animation and entrepreneurship. Fortunately for students at USC’s Interactive Media and Games Division (IMGD), four new minors in <em>Game Animation</em>, <em>Game Audio</em>, <em>Game Design</em> and <em>Game Entrepreneurism</em> are now available to give students a key advantage before entering the industry.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13583
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13583Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:26:45 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsAlumni with a “Cannes-do” AttitudeSchool of Cinematic Arts alumni have two films in competition at this year&rsquo;s Cannes. <em>Fruitvale </em>(renamed <em>Fruitvale Station</em>) and <em>The Immigrant </em>will be competing in the 66<sup>th</sup>Festival de Cannes, running from May 15-26. Longtime SCA ally Steven Spielberg will serve as this year&rsquo;s President of the Jury.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13577
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13577Mon, 13 May 2013 11:26:37 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Games Presents: Demo DayUSC Games, a joint venture between the USC School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; (SCA) Interactive Media &amp; Games Division and the Viterbi School of Engineering&rsquo;s Department of Computer Science will host <em>Demo Day </em>on May 14, it was announced today by Tracy Fullerton, Chair of SCA&rsquo;s Interactive Media &amp; Games Division and Michael Zyda, Professor in the Viterbi School of Engineering.&nbsp; <em>Demo Day</em> will take place on the USC campus at the Eileen Norris Theatre. In its ninth year, <em>Demo Day</em> is an annual industry exhibition that showcases student-developed video games ranging from traditional video games to mobile, iPad games, as well as immersive game experiences. Visit USC Games: games.usc.eduhttp://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13575
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13575Fri, 10 May 2013 13:26:43 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsIn Memoriam: Ray HarryhausenRay Harryhausen, an alum and former lecturer at the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA), died on May 7th in London. Harryhausen is known for pioneering visual effects work on films that include <em>Mighty Joe Young </em>(1949), <em>Jason and the Argonauts</em> (1963), the original <em>Clash of the Titans </em>(1981) and on several <em>Sinbad </em>films. His breakthrough effects featured in the film <em>The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms</em> (1953), inspired the monster movie genre.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13570
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13570Sun, 28 Jul 2013 13:34:05 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsStudent Stories: Jorge Molina<strong><em>The USC School of Cinematic Arts profiles students through the year so that aspiring SCA students can know what to expect from their time here. Student Stories recently profiled Writing Division BFA Jorge Molina. Below is that profile.</em></strong>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13567
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13567Mon, 06 May 2013 09:54:10 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsTracy Fullerton Named a Technology Innovator NomineeChair of the USC School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; Interactive Media and Games Division was named a nominee of the Chronicle of Higher Education&rsquo;s 2013 Technology Innovator list. Fullerton&rsquo;s work on <em>Mission: Admission,</em> a video game that teaches kids the ins and outs of applying for college, was featured as an example of Fullerton&rsquo;s work.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13568
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13568Mon, 06 May 2013 12:01:17 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe Iron Men of MarvelLast night, students of Leonard Maltin&rsquo;s <em>Theatrical Film Symposium </em>(CTCS 466) had a special treat for their last class of the semester with an advanced 3D screening of <em>Iron Man 3. </em>Following the film, Writer/Director Shane Black and Producer/President of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige visited the School of Cinematic Arts to discuss why &ldquo;geek is good&rdquo; and how superhero films are making huge strides today. Filling in for Maltin, Writing Professor Howard Rodman moderated the Q&amp;A.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13565
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13565Tue, 07 May 2013 10:02:35 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsCrystal @ SCAOn April 26th, the Cinematic Arts students attending the screening of Disney/Pixar&rsquo;s <em>Monsters University</em> knew that a special guest was coming after the film but didn&rsquo;t know who. Director of Programming at the USC School of Cinematic Arts Alex Ago told them that their guest was someone who worked at Pixar by the name of Mike Wazowski. When Billy Crystal (who voices the character Mike Wazowski) took the stage, there was a full standing ovation.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13555
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13555Wed, 01 May 2013 09:24:01 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Launches Industry Summit in Beijing<style type="text/css">
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http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13550Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:02:24 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsHench-DADA Chair Kathy Smith HonoredOne of the USC School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; primary missions is to provide a world-class faculty for its students. Kathy Smith, the chair of the John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts exemplifies this tradition and was honored with the <em>2013 USC Mellon Mentoring Award for Graduate Mentoring by Faculty</em> on April 25th at a ceremony at the USC University Club.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13546
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13546Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:48:20 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Susie YankouHigh school can be a tough time for many teenagers, but it helps when someone else can relate. This is precisely what Susie Yankou &rsquo;15 wanted to accomplish when she started a DIY web series called <em>101 Ways to Get Rejected </em>to chronicle the not-so glamorous blunders of an average high school student.<br />
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Writing student Yankou recently sat down with SCA to discuss the making of her web series, how her time at SCA has helped her build a collaborative team and advice for students looking to follow the DIY web series path.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13542
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13542Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:35:16 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe Simpsons @ SCAIn the 20th century, the standard way of getting hired as a television writer involved writing a spec script and hoping an executive would like your work. Now, writers and comedians are using previously unconventional outlets like YouTube and Twitter to get their work out to a major audience. On April 17th, <em>Simpsons </em>writers/producers Tim Long and Matt Selman and writing/producing comedy team Tom Gammill and Max Pross (<em>Seinfeld, Futurama</em>) visited SCA to discuss their careers and how anyone who wants to work in comedy can thrive in the digital age.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13537
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13537Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:38:40 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsBachus-Summers Fund for Innovation in Interactive Entertainment EstablishedVideo game industry pioneers and USC alumni Kevin Bachus and Chanel Summers have made a donation to the USC School of Cinematic Arts Interactive Media &amp; Games Division (IMGD) to establish <strong>The Bachus-Summers Fund for </strong><strong>Innovation in Interactive Entertainment</strong>. The gift was announced today by School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; (SCA) Dean Elizabeth M. Daley and will establish a fund for student support to be awarded to students showing initiative in the emerging fields of interactive and immersive media.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13534
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13534Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:18:19 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsRhythms + Visions / Expanded + Live 2Rhythms + Visions / Expanded + Live will light up the School of Cinematic Arts Complex in an eventing of large exterior projections and animated sonic performances. Innovative artists Quayola &amp; Sinigaglia, Miwa Matreyek and Charles Lindsay will perform an eclectic program of contemporary audio-visual art and visual music. The exterior spaces of SCA will come alive with interactive installations and building projections created by faculty and students from USC&rsquo;s Digital Arts and Animation and Interactive Media divisions.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13509
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13509Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:37:22 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC | 5D World Building in ActionUSC | 5D Institute&#39;s first live, interactive festival, &quot;The Science of Fiction: World Building in Action,&quot; held April 13 at the Norris Theater and SCI building, brought together a wide range of professionals, students, and youngsters to create a near-future LA 2020 in a single day.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13503
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13503Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:50:05 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsRobert Zemeckis Profiled by the DGARobert Zemeckis Profiled by the DGA! http://www.dga.org/Craft/DGAQ/All-Articles/1302-Spring-2013/DGA-Interview-Robert-Zemeckis.aspxhttp://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13490
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13490Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:02:03 PDTUSC School of Cinematic Arts2013 Commencement Speakers AnnouncedLong-time ally of the USC School of Cinematic Arts and legendary producer of <em>Pulp Fiction</em>, <em>Django Unchained</em> and <em>Erin Brokovitch</em> Stacey Sher will be the 2013 commencement speaker. In addition, alum Matthew Weiner, the executive producer of <em>Mad Men</em> will receive the 2013 Mary Pickford Alumni Award for distinguished alumni.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13488
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13488Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:09:16 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsOn the TowneIn addition to classroom work, internships and creating projects, part of the School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; student education is the many guests the School brings in through the year. On April 2, legendary screenwriter Robert Towne made his final of three visits of the semester to discuss <em>Shampoo </em>(1975) and, among a host of subjects, touched on how research is key to making a standout script.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13484
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13484Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:02:28 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe Science of Fiction Coming to SCAThe USC School of Cinematic Arts emphasises a mixture of technology and storytelling in its curriculum across all six of its divisions. To explore this further, USC&rsquo;s 5D Institute will host <em>The Science of Fiction</em>, a gathering of leading theorists, practitioners and students in the emerging field of &ldquo;World Building.&rdquo; Presented in partnership with Boeing and Warner Bros. Pictures, the festival will feature a live, interactive event where participants will use the narrative design principles of World Building to create a visionary, near-future world. The festival will launch on April 13 at USC&rsquo;s Norris Theater.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13481
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13481Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:34:31 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsFrom Vertigo to Avatar: Tom Sito Covers the History of Computer GraphicsComputer graphics are in the DNA of the cinematic arts. Tom Sito, Professor of Cinematic Practice for the John C. Hench Division of Digital Arts, has written the first book detailing the history of computer graphics as an art form and a workhorse for the entertainment industry. <em>Moving Innovation: A History of Computer Animation</em> is available on Amazon.com.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13473
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13473Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:10:58 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Talia MyersEach year, SCA students make countless shorts, music videos, TV pilots and even feature films. Making sure these projects are seen, however, can be a whole different ball game. For SCA student Talia Myers &rsquo;15, who recently had a surge of media attention after her YouTube video became a viral hit, the battle of getting one&rsquo;s name out there just got a whole lot easier.<br />
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Myers recently sat down with SCA to discuss her viral YouTube video, &ldquo;Kate Upton, Will You Go To Prom With Me?,&rdquo;&nbsp; how her short time at SCA helped her make this project and her advice for students looking to get their work seen.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13466
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13466Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:23:39 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsTrojan Vision Turns FifteenStudents working at the USC School of CInematic Arts’ television station Trojan Vision have a simple rule. When you are doing your day-to-day activities, you’re a normal student. When you’re at the station, you’re a professional. On April 6 the award-winning station will be celebrating its fifteenth anniversary with a gathering at the station’s headquarters in the Robert Zemeckis center for Digital Arts.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13468
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13468Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:36:51 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe “Journey” Continues to GDC<em>Journey,</em>a downloadable game from for the PlayStation format, won six awards, including Game of the Year, at the 13th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards on March 27th. <em>Journey </em>was developed and produced by thatgamecompany, a video game company run by alum Jenova Chen &lsquo;06 and co-founded by Kellee Sanitago &lsquo;06.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13450
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13450Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:02:07 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSummer Program: Applications OpenThe School of Cinematic Arts Summer Program offers participants from around the world an opportunity to attend intensive and creatively demanding filmmaking classes taught by world-class faculty with the use of state-of-the-art equipment. Offering over thirty classes each summer, SCA Summer Program courses cover all aspects of filmmaking, including cinematography, directing, screenwriting, film and television business studies and computer/hand-drawn animation and gaming. Full semester classes condensed into six or seven weeks creates a total immersion experience unlike any other film school in the world. SCA Summer Program students have gone on to become producers at major companies/studios, independent filmmakers and even Emmy Award-winning documentarians.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13414
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13414Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:07:44 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Games Has Big Night at BAFTA AwardsLondon recently got a little warmer when several of the School of Cinematic Arts alumni indie gamers gathered for the 10th British Academy Games Awards on March 5. USC alumni games <em>The Unfinished Swan </em>and <em>Journey</em> both took home awards, including Outstanding Debut Game, Outstanding Game Innovation and the Game Design award.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13411
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13411Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:13:36 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsESCoNS @ SCAFollowing its successful inaugural symposium in 2011, the Entertainment Software and Cognitive Neurotherapeutics Society (ESCoNS) is holding its second annual conference from March 15-17 at USC to advance the development of videogame therapy in diagnosing and combating mental disorders, as well as how to improve cognitive learning, brain capacity and function through interactive gameplay. Partnered with SCA&rsquo;s Interactive Media and Games Division and the Game Innovation Lab, this year&rsquo;s conference will bring together over 200 attendees in the tops of their fields to create scientific and medical breakthroughs through interactive games and media.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13403
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13403Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:26:48 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Games Number OneThe University of Southern California has been named the number one game design school in North America by the Princeton Review for its graduate program.&nbsp; This ranking is shared by the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) Interactive Media and Games Division and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering&rsquo;s Department of Computer Science. USC has been ranked the number one school for game design for each year the Princeton Review has released the college ranking.&nbsp; Additionally, USC took the number 2 position for its undergraduate program.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13402
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13402Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:30:37 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsA “Phantom” in SCAWhen filmmakers join the School of Cinematic Arts faculty, they do anything but slow down. Many of SCA&rsquo;s faculty, adjuncts and professors continue to be an active part of the industry as writers, directors, producers and everything in between. This commitment to the moving image was on display February 22nd when SCA faculty members Todd Robinson, John Watson and Pen Densham screened their newest collaboration, <em>Phantom, </em>at the Ray Stark Theatre. &nbsp;Following the screening, <em>Phantom&rsquo;s </em>writer/director Robinson joined fellow SCA faculty members/<em>Phantom </em>producers Watson and Densham and Academy Award-nominated actor Ed Harris for a Q&amp;A to discuss how the industry is becoming more open to small-budget films and that students shouldn&rsquo;t wait until they graduate to start their own collaborations.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13385
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13385Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:29:43 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe Yellow Brick Road Leads to NorrisStudents of Leonard Maltin&rsquo;s <em>Theatrical Film Symposium </em>(CTCS 466) were able to view an advance screening of Disney&rsquo;s <em>Oz the Great and Powerful </em>in Norris Theatre last night, with a special Q&amp;A with the film&rsquo;s actors James Franco (<em>Spider-Man, 127 Hours</em>) and Zach Braff (<em>Scrubs, Garden State</em>). The two highlighted their experiences on the blockbuster&rsquo;s set, the need for keeping a strong relationship and emotional arc in the midst of grand visual technology and the importance of having a strong, collaborative director at the helm.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13387
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13387Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:12:28 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsPutting Games in the NameThe School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; Interactive Media Division has long been at the forefront of innovative gameplay. To emphasize its commitment to studying games and playable media in all forms, IMD will be renamed the Interactive Media and Games Division.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13383
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13383Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:57:59 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Kylie Nicholson and Jack MorganThe School of Cinematic Arts is proud to announce the new Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts + Practice as its newest B.A. To celebrate the new degree program, SCA Family Stories sat down with students Kylie Nicholson and Jack Morgan to talk about the new degree program, how students can prepare themselves for the new major and how collaboration is the key to success in the new program and the real world.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13375
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13375Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:06:01 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe Berlinale Talent Campus in 5DHaving a globally diverse marketplace is a key component for groundbreaking collaboration. For mediamakers pushing the forefront of technology, the Berlinale Talent Campus (BTC) hosts just the place for this community of innovative thinkers. As such, Alex McDowell, Co-Founder and Creative Director of the 5D Institute at the School of Cinematic Arts, recently visited the BTC in Berlin to discuss World Building and its impact on technology&rsquo;s use in design fields.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13373
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13373Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:24:28 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsEA Visits USC<style type="text/css">
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http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13366Sun, 03 Mar 2013 10:13:56 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsHerb Farmer Technology Display at SCAToday&rsquo;s moving images are created far differently than its origins: with green screens, motion capture technology, 3D visuals and more, the possibilities are endless. However, the history of cinema is captured not only through the images themselves, but through its advances in technology. To keep filmic history alive, the School of Cinematic Arts is currently showcasing the Herbert E. Farmer Motion Picture Technology Collection within the Hugh M. Hefner Exhibition Hall for viewers to see these pieces of cinematic history firsthand.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13363
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13363Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:05:28 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsChris Terrio For The WinAt last night&rsquo;s Oscars, School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) alum Chris Terrio took home the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for <em>Argo. </em>The win epitomizes SCA&rsquo;s mission to keep an engaging story at the forefront of filmmaking.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13350
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13350Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:12:49 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Max TaxeStudents in the School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; Writing for Screen and Television program are told right off the bat that a career in Hollywood is a marathon, not a sprint. However, for alumni like Max Taxe &rsquo;11, their career path could get jump-started more quickly than anticipated when their work receives attention early on.<br />
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SCA recently sat down with Taxe to discuss his screenplay <em>Goodbye, Felix Chester, </em>which made the 2012 Black List, his time at SCA and his advice for budding screenwriters.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13348
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13348Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:32:54 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsTrojans at the MPSE AwardsSchool of Cinematic Arts students strive to make their projects at the industry-standard level, and that dedication shows. SCA is known for its ranks of writers, directors, producers, video game designers and editors, but one of its best kept secrets is the caliber of sound editors who graduate from the School every year.<br />
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On February 17th, the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) hosted the Golden Reel Awards in downtown Los Angeles to recognize outstanding works by student and professional filmmakers in the field of sound design. Of the eight student films up for the Verna Fields Award in Sound Editing for Student Filmmakers, SCA held three nominations. Two days prior, the SCA Sound Department hosted an event to screen each student film nominated for the award.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13344
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13344Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:36:20 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSchool of Cinematic Arts Oscar Noms!Congrats to the SCA alumni nominated for Oscars!http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13340
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13340Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:19:03 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Cinematic Arts Announces Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and PracticeThe USC School of Cinematic Arts is always on the cutting edge of the digital marketplace and digital technology. In this vein the School is proud to announce a new degree program, the B.A. in Media Arts + Practice.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13329
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13329Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:21:59 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsJim Gianopulos Joins Board of CouncilorsJim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO of Twentieth Century Fox Film, has joined the prestigious USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) Board of Councilors. The Board of Councilors takes a leadership role in the School&rsquo;s overall planning and development as well as supports its fundraising efforts.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13327
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13327Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:25:27 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThatgamecompany’s Journey Sweeps Interactive D.I.C.E. AwardsThe Interactive Media Division (IMD) at the USC School of Cinematic Arts is known for bringing an unparalleled level of artistry and innovation to video game design. thatgamecompany, which was co-founded by alumni Jenova Chen &lsquo;06 and Kellee Santiago &lsquo;06 exemplifies this approach, with highly-artistic games <em>Cloud, flOw, Flower </em>and, most recently, <em>Journey</em>. On February 16th, <em>Journey</em> was the big winner at the D.I.C.E (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Awards, which are presented annually by the not-for-profit Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) to honor outstanding achievements in interactive art form. <em>Journey</em> was the Awards&rsquo; most recognized game, with eight wins: Game of the Year, Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Outstanding Innovation in Art Direction, Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition, Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design, Casual Game of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Online Gameplay and Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13315
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13315Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:06:39 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsProducer Andy Friendly Makes Major Donation to SCAThe USC School of Cinematic Arts is fortunate to have a strong roster of alumni who are eager to give back. Among them are SCA alumnus, producer and executive Andy Friendly &lsquo;73 and his wife, actress Pat Crowley, who have created an endowment to help students who are struggling to complete their education. In January, Friendly augmented his existing gift to the School of Cinematic Arts with an additional $50,000 and renamed the fund the <em>Pat Crowley and Andy Friendly Endowed Fund for Student Support.</em>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13305
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13305Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:06:26 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC has Two Options: be “Funny or Die”At the School of Cinematic Arts, students are taught to take the study of the moving image seriously, and that includes studying comedy. As a way of providing students with hands-on experience in creating online video content, SCA has teamed up with <em>Funny Or Die</em>, the award-winning, top destination for comedy on the web, for a two-day workshop. Running this Friday and Saturday, February 8-9 at USC&rsquo;s Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts and in the SCA Complex, students will get the chance to prove just how funny they can be. &nbsp;http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13306
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13306Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:26:52 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsBryan Singer Shakes Up Critical StudiesFrom George Lucas and Steven Spielberg to Sumner Redstone to Jeffrey Katzenberg and Ray Stark, the School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; (SCA) foundation has literally been built through the names of its friends and alumni. Now filmmaker Bryan Singer &rsquo;89 joins the ranks of these entertainment industry powerhouses with a major donation to the School, a $5 million gift to name the Critical Studies division, from which Singer received his BA. &nbsp;The Bryan Singer Division of Critical Studies will be the first USC School of Cinematic Arts division named for one of its alumni.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13302
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13302Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:25:27 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsRedstone Production Building Opens with a BangLegendary entertainment industry executive Sumner Redstone has named the Sumner M. Redstone Production Building housing two soundstages at the USC School Cinematic Arts (SCA). On February 5th the School hosted a gala reception in his honor attended by filmmakers George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, USC President C. L. Max Nikias, Chairman of the SCA Board of Councilors Frank Price, School of Cinematic Arts Dean Elizabeth M. Daley, and entertainment industry titans Brad Grey, Brian Grazer, Jim Wiatt, Les Moonves and Bob Evans.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13297
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13297Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:23:30 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSoCal Meets BeijingFrom writing division professors visiting Russia to IML&rsquo;s relationship with Effat University in Saudi Arabia and the global outreach of the American Film Showcase, The School of Cinematic Arts has made incredible strides in the realm of international relations. Students from around the globe study at SCA, with one of the largest populations originating from China.&nbsp; As one of SCA&rsquo;s leading professors interested in both continuing and expanding this discussion between SCA and its international outreach, Associate Professor of Practice Jason E. Squire visited Beijing over winter break for various events and honors.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13288
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13288Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:33:57 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsFruitvale Sweeps SundanceGraduates of the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) have a reputation for sticking together after they graduate. <em>Fruitvale, </em>the Grand Jury and Audience Award Winner at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, is a prime example of this practice, with fourteen USC graduates on the crew, four of whom met during the production of an SCA student film. <em>Fruitvale</em> was written and directed by SCA alum Ryan Coogler &lsquo;11, with seven other Trojans who either attended or graduated from three different schools in key creative roles.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13269
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13269Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:41:08 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Has Record Year at Sundance Film FestivalA record twenty-one films showcasing SCA talent screened at this year&rsquo;s Sundance Film Festival and its sister festival, Slamdance. The festival launched on January 17th and ended last weekend with an awards ceremony highlighting standouts that resonated with critics and audiences. To support the alumni, students and friends of the School who visited Park City this year, SCA hosted two events, a filmmaker breakfast and party, at the Riverhorse Tavern on Main Street.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13274
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13274Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:58:04 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSumner Redstone Makes Major Donation to SCASumner Redstone has changed the face of the entertainment industry. His leadership at Viacom and CBS will be studied by students of the moving image and the entertainment industry for generations to come. Students at the USC School of Cinematic Arts will now be able to study Redstone&rsquo;s legacy in a building named in his honor. Redstone has made a $10 million gift to the School to name the Sumner M. Redstone Production Building, part of its expansive new Cinematic Arts Complex.<br />
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http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13250Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:15:23 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSundance Blog 2013Check out the newset blog posts from USC Students and Alumni! sundance.usc.eduhttp://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13247
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13247Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:55:36 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Cinema at the Golden GlobesAt the 2013 Golden Globes award on January 13th, four USC alumni&rsquo;s films were honored for the categories of <em>Best Drama, Best Series: Musical or Comedy, </em>and<em>Best Miniseries or Movie.</em>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13249
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13249Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:12:28 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsMary Sweeney Named Chairman of Film IndependentUSC Cinema Professor Mary Sweeney, the current Dino and Martha De Laurentiis Endowed Professor who teaches in the Writing Division at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, has been elected to the position of sitting Chair of Film Independent. Sweeney, who teaches Graduate Writing Thesis and <em>Dreams, The Brain and Storytelling </em>at SCA, is known for her work on <em>The Straight Story</em> and the indie film <em>Baraboo.</em>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13240
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13240Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:05:20 PDTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsProject Holodeck in DublinProjects from USC Cinema&rsquo;s Interactive Media Division are often very ambitious. For a project to stand out in the competitive world of IMD, they need to step up in a big way. USC video game <em>Project Holodeck</em> attempts this by taking the science fiction staple of <em>Star Trek&rsquo;s</em> Starship Enterprise&rsquo;s Holodeck and making it a reality. This December, the <em>Project Holodeck</em> team presented their project at <em>GAME: The Future of Play</em>, a conference on experimental and future game forms, at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13241
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13241Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:44:14 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Cinema Oscar NominationsThe USC School of Cinematic Arts would like to congratulate the following alumni for were nominated for Academy Awards!http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13233
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13233Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:38:02 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: Chanel SummersOne of the biggest draws for students considering the USC School of Cinematic Arts is the top-rate faculty. The Interactive Media Division is no exception to this. <em>SCA Family Stories</em> sat down with Chanel Summers, a pioneer in the field of audio design for games, to talk about her role as an educator, what students can do to prepare themselves for the real world and how in the world of videogames, and that innovation usually comes from non-traditional people who explore unorthodox paths.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13206
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13206Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:24:27 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsUSC Games Hosts Demo DayOn December 12th, The School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; Interactive Media Division combined forces with SCA&rsquo;s Student Industry Relations and Viterbi&rsquo;s School of Engineering to create Demo Dayhttp://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13200
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13200Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:49:28 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe Taste of Originality<span>Thanks to Dr. Pepper, students are finding themselves hyped up and energetic, but that&rsquo;s not because of the soft drink. Two SCA students, Katherine Duffy and Xavier Burgin &lsquo;15, were recently awarded tuition scholarships through the 2012 Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway for demonstrating within sixty seconds how they plan to change the world.</span>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13195
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13195Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:45:03 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsFeige @ SCATen years ago, if a studio executive had proposed setting up an entire slate of superhero movies as origin stories for a single film that would bring all of these household names together, they would have been laughed at. Kevin Feige, a USC School of Cinematic Arts alum and President of Marvel Studios, accomplished just this with <em>The Avengers. </em>On November 27, Feige visited Jason E. Squire&rsquo;s <em>Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film co</em>urse as the final guest speaker of the semester to explain his role as a creative producer.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13185
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13185Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:38:53 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe Posters of the USC School of Cinematic Arts<span style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span><span><span id="cke_bm_83S" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span>If you&rsquo;re heading to Dean Daley&rsquo;s office, be sure to turn left on Sunset Boulevard; if you&rsquo;re Out of Africa, you&rsquo;ve gone the wrong way. Anyone trying to navigate the labyrinth of the School of Cinematic Arts knows that a helpful way to get around is to follow the posters. SCA&rsquo;s new complex is the home of an impressive poster collection which spans continents, genres and time periods. More than just decoration or road signs, these posters help to keep film history alive and as an everyday reminder of the art form&rsquo;s roots.</span><"><span><span id="cke_bm_83E" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span></span></b><span style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13184
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13184Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:00:22 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsWhedon @ SCA<em>Avengers</em> writer and director Joss Whedon is known as one of the prolific television showrunners in history. His credits include <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Dollhouse</em> and many more. This semester, Jason E. Squire&rsquo;s <em>Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film</em> (CTPR 386) class analyzed Whedon&rsquo;s 2012 film <em>The Avengers</em> from Marvel Studios. On November 20<sup>th</sup>, Whedon visited the class and told the students that he had to adjust his style to work in feature films.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13170
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13170Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:16:18 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsHench-DADA Unveils a “Blue Sky”On most projects that come out of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, the words psychedelic, Bollywood and English garden usually aren&rsquo;t the starting point. However, when Associate Professor Michael Patterson and adjunct faculty Candace Reckinger teamed up with a group of their animation students and Electric Light Orchestra musician Jeff Lynne to create a video for the song <em>Mr. Blue Sky, </em>the combination of these ideas helped to create something truly unique.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13156
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13156Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:14:02 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsThe Guardians Rise in NorrisAt the USC School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts, students are encouraged to create worlds where anything is possible. They got a taste of how this can be done with an advanced screening of DreamWorks Animation&rsquo;s new film <em>Rise of the Guardians,</em> in which an unlikely team consisting of Jack Frost, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny band together to save the holidays.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13153
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13153Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:59:18 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Family Stories: David Litwin<span id=">Like many recent graduates of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, after graduation, David Litwin &lsquo;10 found himself asking the question, &ldquo;What&rsquo;s next?&rdquo; Following up on a bit of inspiration from his days in the Production Division, Litwin designed and founded Cinely, a website that allows people in the entertainment industry to share their work and find each other for collaboration.</span><br />
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<span>SCA Family Stories recently asked Litwin what exactly cinely.com is, how the site helps to faciliate both current and future film collaborations and advice for students looking into the entrepreneurial route. </span><br />
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<span>Check out Cinely at </span><a href="http://www.cinely.com/" target="_blank"><span>www.cinely.com.</span></a>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13145
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13145Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:47:36 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsRemote Master Class from Skywalker SoundTechnology is changing every aspect of the entertainment industry. On November 2nd, the USC School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; Sound Department,&nbsp; and John C. Hench Division of Animation and Digital Arts&#39; Professor Richard Weinberg took a major leap forward in remote collaboration when they hosted a master class with Oscar-winning sound designer Randy Thom. Unlike other classes at the School, Thom taught the class remotely from Skywalker Ranch in northern California.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13137
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13137Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:23:57 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsSCA Student Lands Women in Technology Award<span>There are very few places that math and photography come together. One of them is the USC School of Cinematic Arts&rsquo; Institute for Multimedia Literacy (IML). For sophomore Kylie Nicholson, the two blended well enough to warrant scholarship attention. Nicholson, a student in SCA&rsquo;s IML program, was awarded a 2012 scholarship through the Association for Women in Technology in recognition of her work in combining digital photography and math.</span>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13136
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13136Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:55:03 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsKortschak Family HonoredOne of the most prestigious honors that can be awarded to a professor in academia is the endowed chair. On November 7th, USC celebrated the installation of Michael Taylor as the Kortschak Family Endowed Division Chair in Film and Television Production. The event was attended by Walter, Marcia, Andrew and Sarah Kortschak, USC President C. L. Max Nikias and USC First Lady Niki Nikias, Dean Elizabeth M. Daley, newly installed Chair Michael Taylor and over one hundred faculty, staff and supporters of the School.http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13128
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13128Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:31:28 PSTUSC School of Cinematic ArtsETC in 3D<>3D revolutionized Hollywood. Ever since </span><em><span>Avatar</span></em><span> (produced by SCA alum Jon Landau) took the technology to the next level of refinement and accessibility, companies across the entertainment industry have been looking for the next big thing when it comes to 3D technology. Earlier in October, SCA&rsquo;s Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) helped a team from the Moving Pictures Expert Group (MPEG) test a new 3DTV delivery system, for which the ETC provided facilities and participants to assist with MPEG&rsquo;s test.</span>http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13119
http://cinema.usc.edu/news/article.cfm?id=13119Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:55:48 PSTUSC School of Cinematic Arts